Peer Specialist CSTAR

Peer Specialists ignite the spark of hope that recovery is possible while promoting skills for coping with and managing symptoms and encouraging the use of natural supports and enhancement of community living skills.

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This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

Sharing lived experiences of recovery, sharing and supporting the use of recovery tools and modeling successful recovery behaviors Helping individuals recognize their capacity for resilience Helping individuals to connect with other consumers and with their community at large Helping individuals who have mental illnesses and substance use disorders develop a network for information and support Assisting individuals to make independent choices and to take a proactive role in their treatment Assisting individuals with identifying strengths and personal resources to aid in their recovery and helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals Participates as a member of the treatment team, giving input on client Wellness Plans and treatment team decisions Until fully certified, Peer Specialists complete trainings, attend team meetings, shadow IHSs and other PSSs, and, with Supervisory direction, see clients, both in supervised and independent fashion, but do not bill Medicaid for services until full certification is achieved Assist client with transportation as clinically indicated; Driving is an essential function of this position Collect and process urine drug screens Provide information about RCORP grant to community partners through in-person meetings, community meetings, etc regarding substance use services available in the community and how to access substance use services through Open Access (RCORP only) Carry program phone on a rotational basis for a week at a time and answer during business hours (RCORP only) Driving is an essential function of this position Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Regular exposure to blood and / or body fluids